DWFI Podcast 34 – Impacts of Climate Change in the US

The Fifth National Climate Assessment is federally mandated by Congress and released every four years to serve as the foremost review of research on the current and future impacts of climate change in the United States. In this episode of the Water for Food Podcast, DWFI Director of Communications and Public Relations Frances Hayes discusses key findings of the report …

AgBiome Announces Strategic Sale of Products to Certis Biologicals

AgBiome initiates the strategic sale of its industry-best biological fungicide products to Certis Biologicals, reaffirming the competitive prowess of microbial solutions in the industry landscape. RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., March 21, 2024 – AgBiome, Inc., a leader in agricultural innovation and developer of novel biological and trait products from the Earth’s microbial communities, has announced sale of its products to …

National Ag Day Celebrated in DC

The 51st National Ag Day celebration took place in Washington D.C. Tuesday with groups gathering at USDA headquarters to recognize the individuals who feed, fuel, and clothe our nation and the world. Ag Day is organized by the Agriculture Council of America (ACA), which is a nonprofit organization composed of leaders in the agriculture, food and fiber communities. This virtual …

2024 Ag & Food Policy Summit: Revitalizing Rural Revenues

The topic for the Agri-Pulse 2024 Ag & Food Policy Summit was Revitalizing Rural Revenues, exploring a wide variety of options, from local food systems to biomanufacturing, environmental markets and the potential to increase overseas demand. This virtual ag newsroom includes links to photos and audio content available free of charge for digital or print publication or broadcast. Photos Agri-Pulse …

ZEAKAL DELIVERS SYNERGISTIC INNOVATION TO ENHANCE SUSTAINABILITY OF CORN PRODUCTION

PhotoSeed Breakthrough Delivers Higher Energy Corn San Diego, CA, March 19, 2024 – ZeaKal today announced the successful development of its groundbreaking PhotoSeed™ technology in corn, improving the crop’s oil and sustainability profile without compromising yield or protein. With the immediate implementation of PhotoSeed corn’s route to market, ZeaKal aims to redefine the value proposition of this vital crop for …

Critical aid on the way to Texas producers

Denali connects farmer hay surplus with transportation to make donations possible Denali, the nation’s leading full-service recycler of organics, is sending hay to a Texas A&M livestock supply point, where it will be distributed to cattle producers in need. Following devastating wildfires, ranchers in the Texas panhandle face dire conditions. The largest wildfire in state history destroyed more than 1 …

MyLand Introduces Dave Booher as Senior Vice President of Sales to Drive the Company’s Growth and Deliver Exceptional Service to Growers

MyLand, a soil health company, announced that Dave Booher has joined the company’s leadership team as Senior Vice President of Sales. With more than three decades of agriculture and food experience, Booher will spearhead the company’s growth while positioning MyLand as the preeminent soil health company worldwide. In his role, Booher will lead and scale the company’s Sales and Grower …

2024 ACE DC Fly-in

The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) 13th ACE DC Fly-in was held March 14-15 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. Every year, ACE brings ordinary, hard-working people from all corners of ethanol industry to Washington, DC to meet with members of Congress and their staffs. It’s one of our flagship efforts to humanize our industry and deliver the …

Envita SC Nitrogen Fixing Compound Approved in California

Azotic Technologies Limited is thrilled to announce the approval of Envita® SC for agricultural use in California by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Envita® SC is a highly effective nitrogen-fixing product based on Gd (Gluconocetobacter diazotrophicus) that creates a symbiotic relationship with plant roots, stems and leaves, fixing nitrogen from inside plant cells. Envita SC is one of …

University of Kentucky Study Finds 11 Bushel Higher Corn Yield with Pivot Bio Microbial Nitrogen

Pivot Bio’s PROVEN® 40 bridges the nitrogen gap that can occur in fields with cover crop rotations. AMES, Iowa — The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, a leading land-grant institution, recently found that replacing 40 pounds of synthetic nitrogen with Pivot Bio PROVEN® 40 can increase corn yields while reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizer. This …

Intelinair Launches New Postseason Data Analytics Suite For Full-Season Crop Management

Key Takeaways: ● Comprehensive Data Analytics Suite: Access AGMRI Insights and AGMRI Analyze for full-season analytics during the 2024 crop season. ● Yield Potential Focus: AGMRI Analyze tracks nine common yield-limiting factors. ● Strategic Decision Support: Utilize a comprehensive report for informed decision-making in preparation for the next year’s crop season. INDIANAPOLIS – March 5, 2024 – Intelinair, the makers …

Biden Administration Delays GREET Model Revision

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack addressed the Commodity Classic in Houston on March 1 and announced that the Biden Administration will miss its self-imposed March 1 deadline to complete modifications to the GREET model for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The model is critically important for determining eligibility for the Inflation Reduction Act’s “40B” SAF tax credit and the administration agencies …

2024 Commodity Classic

The theme for the 2024 Commodity Classic, February 28 – March 2 in Houston, Texas is “New Frontiers in Agriculture.” Commodity Classic is presented annually by the American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers, and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Thanks to Syngenta for sponsorship of this virtual ag newsroom which includes …

DPH BIOLOGICALS BUILDS ON RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITMENT TO QUANTIFY FULL POTENTIAL OF BIOLOGICALS

Introduces BioAgonomics™ to Redefine On-Farm Value Houston, TX – February 29, 2024 – To instill confidence and foster innovation in the agricultural biologicals sector, DPH Biologicals announced the expansion of its science-first, data-verified approach with a multi-year effort to quantify the comprehensive value potential of biologicals. “DPH Bio has been committed to science that yields results from day one. Based …

ZimmCast 726 – Clean and Renewable Fuels

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The push for everything to be more carbon neutral and sustainable has never been stronger, and that continues to increase the demand for clean and renewable fuels. Clean Fuels Alliance America and the Renewable Fuels Association have both held their annual conferences this year to focus on the challenges and opportunities for the U.S. biofuels industry. The Clean Fuels Conference …